Maui News
Man Cited for Illegal Catch of ‘Opihi in Marine Life Conservation District
Officials with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources say Ronald Ching, 55, who has no local address, was found in possession of 378 ʻopihi.
Drive-Through COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for 12+, May 19 at Maui High School
Mauliola Pharmacy will be conducting a Drive-Through COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Wednesday, May 19 from 4-8 p.m. in the Maui High School student parking lot. The clinic is open to the community for ages 12 and up.
Coach Spencer Shiraishi Memorial Pool To Close May 17-21 for Repairs
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will close the Coach Spencer Shiraishi Memorial Pool from Monday, May 17, to Friday, May 21, for repairs to damaged fencing and entry gate.
May 15, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 105 Cases (79 O‘ahu, 12 Maui, 4 Moloka‘i, 1 Kaua‘i, 3 Hawai‘i Island, 6 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 105 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 79 on O‘ahu, 12 on Maui, four on Moloka‘i, one on Kaua‘i, three on Hawai‘i Island, and six in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Lāna‘i Man Charged with Six Counts of Arson
An island resident was arrested on Friday on six counts of third degree arson on Lānaʻi.
AAA Hawaiʻi: Gas Prices Continue Upward
On Thursday, May 13, the statewide average price for regular unleaded is $3.85 a gallon, which is up three cents from last Thursday, 11 cents higher than a month ago and 68 cents higher than the average last year on the same date.
Motorist Advisory: Lane Closures at Honopiʻilani Hwy & Kakaʻalaneo Drive May 17-25
Multiple lane closures and lane shifts will take place around the clock May 17-25 at the intersection of Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) and Kakaʻalaneo Drive for permitted work on sewer system improvements for the West Maui Medical Center.
Water Shutdown Affecting Wailuku, May 15
A portion of homes in the Wailuku area will have their water shut off from approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, until 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 16.
12 Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases Linked to Moloka’i Construction Cluster
There are now 12 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases linked to a cluster that started with a Maui-based contractor who had been working in a closed non-clinical area of Molokaʻi General Hospital.
Nominees Announced for Maui County’s Outstanding Older Americans Awards
The Maui County Office on Aging announced the nominees for the 52nd Annual Maui County’s Outstanding Older Americans awards. This year’s five nominees are: Daniel Bennett of Kaunakakai, Robert “Bob” Carroll of Hāna, John O’Hara of Hāna, Sue Sargent of Lahaina, and Mary Trotto of Kīhei.
Celebration of Life Planned for the Late Willie K
The Kahaialiʻi ʻOhana will hold a Celebration of Life for William Awihilima Kahaialiʻi on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Wahikuli Wayside State park in West Maui from 2-4 p.m.
May 14, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 83 Cases (64 O‘ahu, 12 Maui, 1 Moloka‘i, 2 Kaua‘i, 1 Hawai‘i Island, 3 Out-of-State); 1 Death on Maui
The state Department of Health reports that there were 83 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 64 on O‘ahu, 12 on Maui, one on Moloka‘i, two on Kaua‘i, one on Hawai‘i Island, and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Major Disaster Declaration Approved for March Severe Weather Incident on Maui
The declaration, designated under FEMA disaster number 4604, triggers the release of Federal funds to help affected communities in Maui County recover from the incident which occured during the period between March 8-18, 2021.
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Awarded Oha ʻAhahui Grant for Lā ʻUlu (Breadfruit Day)
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to hold Lā ‘Ulu (Breadfruit Day) on Sept. 4 and 5, 2021, with presentations throughout the week leading up to the event.
Special “Liliko‘i” Guri Guri Draws Fans for Limited Supply
The announcement yesterday on the business’s Instagram feed spread quickly. The store opened at 10 a.m. and the line at 10:30 a.m. extended to the center court area of the Maui Mall in Kahului. About an hour later, the shop had sold out of the special flavor.
Maui Teens and UH Astronomer Featured in Xploration Awesome Planet TV Show
University of Hawaiʻi astronomer J.D. Armstrong and three Maui teens he mentors will be featured on an episode of the award-winning science program Xploration Awesome Plant. The episode airs May 15 at 2:30 pm on KHON.
Maui Democrats to Honor Senator English During Biennial Convention, May 22
Maui County Democrats will honor former State Senator J. Kalani English when they convene May 22 via Zoom for their Biennial Convention.
Free Lāna‘i Shopping Shuttle Resumes After Hiatus During Pandemic
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Lānaʻi Shopping Shuttle to Maui resumed Tuesday, May 11, after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Longtime Hawaiʻi Radio Personality Charly Espina Takahama Announces Retirement
Longtime radio personality, Charly Espina Takahama today, announced her planned retirement after 46 years in the industry, effective May 28.
Democratic Party Receives Six Applications for Senate District 7 Seat
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi has received six applications from interested members to fill the vacant Senate District 7 seat, which was previously held by Senator J. Kalani English until his retirement on May 1, 2021. The Senate District 7 seat represents Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, and Kaho‘olawe.
